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The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Legal Services Department can help you if:
- You been fired or discriminated against because of your gender identity and/or sexual orientation;
- You have been the victim of a hate crime, harassment or partner abuse;
- You need assistance with the preparation of a legal document;
- You and your partner want information about how to protect each other legally;
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You are working to become a citizen;
Or if you have questions about other aspects of the law.
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The Center’s Legal Clinic offers one-on-one attorney consultations on a no- or low-cost basis to those who need counsel regarding a wide-range of legal issues, including business, civil rights, consumer, criminal, employment, family, government benefits, immigration, insurance, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury, and wills and estates.
For more information, click here.
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People who are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and/or HIV-positive are often targeted for hate crimes and hate incidents. If you have been the victim of violence, threats, harassment or vandalism, the Center’s Anti-Violence Project can help you.
For more information, click here.
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Need help preparing legal documents? The Center’s Pro Per Project can provide no- or low-cost assistance to assist you prepare legal documents related to a name or gender change, a restraining order, you will and/or powers of attorneys.
Certain fees do apply but may be waived if you income and assets fall below a certain level. There may be a maximum income or asset limits for some services.
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Domestic abuse is a pattern of behavior in which a partner or former partner tries to control thoughts, beliefs or actions and may include physical, sexual and /or economic abuse. The Center’s Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project provides culturally competent legal assistance to LGBT domestic violence victims.
For more information, click here.
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If you can afford to pay for an attorney, our State Bar-certified Lawyer Referral Service (LRS#0041) can refer you to an experienced attorney. There is a $25 processing fee, which entitles the client to an initial visit with the referral attorney.
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The Center is a founder of the HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance (HALSA), which offers direct one-on-one pro bono legal representation to people living with HIV and AIDS who have an HIV-related legal problem. The scope of services includes immigration, guardianships, discrimination, public and private benefits, debtor relief and bankruptcy, simple estate planning, and housing. For more information, call HALSA at 213-637-1690. |
